Our master cat Newman (19 years-old) will leave us in about an hour. This sweet, handsome 4-footed darling has, thru his will to be here, has stayed happy and contented thru the loss of 8 pounds over the last year. I've finally been forced to face the fact that he is now facing pain which I will not allow to happen. He will be sorely missed. WW

I'm so sorry to hear about Newman. It's amazing that you've had him for 19 years. I know you will miss him terribly but it is good that you are sparing him pointless misery and pain. The cycle of life is so hard to accept when you love....